The Plainfield Quakers and the Lawrence Central Bears squared off in some playoff action on Saturday, but sadly the Plainfield Quakers had to settle for second. The contest between them and the Bears wasn't particularly close, with the Quakers falling 48-34. Plainfield's defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Plainfield's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Payton Benge, who almost dropped a double-double on nine points and 12 rebounds. Hannah Menser was another key contributor, scoring ten points along with two steals.
Lawrence Central's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Aniyah Mckenzie, who scored 14 points along with seven rebounds. The team also got some help courtesy of Laila Abdurraqib, who scored 15 points along with four steals.
Plainfield's defeat dropped their record down to 18-8. As for Lawrence Central, the win (which was their 23rd in a row) raised their record to 28-1.
Plainfield does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Lawrence Central's road trip will continue as they head out to face Center Grove at 8:00 p.m. on February 17th. Lawrence Central is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 59.9 points per game this season.
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